Jandamarra
Written by Mark Greenwood
Illustrated by Terry Denton
Published by Allan & Unwin
Jandamarra was a Bunuba man. He grew up with his own people but he also worked with cattle men and police in Derby.
As cattle pushed deeper into the Bunuba lands, trouble started. Bunuba men were taken away to jail in Derby, some transported to Rottnest Island.
A lot died in captivity.
A war started between the cattlemen and the Bububa people, and Jandamarra led the fight. He was brave and clever and very tough. Some said invincible.
Today he is a great hero to his people. Our book brings his story to a new audience.
“He emerged from the cave of bats with the name given to him by his people. He was Jandamarra - a man of power who could appear and disappear like a ghost.”
